North Carolina, United States

    USS Cyclops (Wrack)

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - USS Cyclops (Wrack) offers some of North Carolina's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 42+ species recorded
    Water12-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive

    Okay, so you’re looking for a wreck that really tells a story, and the USS Cyclops delivers. This isn't just a hunk of metal on the seabed, it’s a genuine mystery, gone without a trace in 1918 with over 300 souls. The sheer scale of the unknown here adds a certain thrill to the dive. We love that feeling of dropping down, knowing you’re exploring something historically significant, something very few people ever get to see. It’s a deep dive, often in challenging conditions with currents and surge. Visibility can be hit or miss, but on a good day, when that sun breaks through and illuminates the skeletal remains, it’s magic. You’ll find sand tiger sharks patrolling the deeper sections, and we often spot large schools of jacks swirling around the more intact structures. Our favourite moment is finning past the twisted metal, imagining the enormity of the ship, and seeing the resident filefish darting amongst the coral growth. This dive is definitely for experienced wreck divers who appreciate history and aren't afraid of a bit of a challenge. Bring your best navigation skills and a good dive computer.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for USS Cyclops (Wrack)

    USS Cyclops (Wrack) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for USS Cyclops (Wrack), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (34.6, -76.6) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 19.9–26.4°C

    Air Temperature

    20°C

    67°F

    Wind Speed

    1.8 m/s

    3.5 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1016.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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